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marioNkart Tween Tournament
2022-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Start your engines and challenge your friends to hit the road and race through fantastical worlds and Beyond the Beaten Path!
Registration for either tournament is required. Contact the library starting June 1 to reserve your spot!
The age 12 – 19 Tournament will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, June 15.
The age 8 – 12 Tournament will be at 2 pm on Thursday, June 16.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Tween Movie
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
For ages 8 to 12.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

*CANCELLED* Beyond the Beaten Path Nature Walk
2022-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Harmony Walking Trail Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
**CANCELLED due to extreme heat.**
Come explore! See Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide! Discover butterflies and their migrations.
Registration is required. Pick up a FREE ticket in the MCL Children’s Department starting Tuesday, June 7.
Meet us at Harmony Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Take Rt 148 south of Marion then turn west on Pigeon Creek Road.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Dragons Love Tacos! Story Hour with La Galeria at The Pavilion
2022-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet Laura Chairez from La Galeria and read “Dragons Love Tacos!”
Enjoy nachos and a take-home craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2022-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come meet new friends in our Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department!
Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Aspire Yoga presents Yoga for Kids!
2022-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Aspire Yoga, 603 North Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about Yoga and hear a fun Yoga story!
This event requires registration. It’s totally free and open to ages 0 -12.
Register in MCL’s Children’s Department starting Tuesday, June 14!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Ocean Story Hour at The Hub
2022-06-29 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read ocean stories with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila then take home an ocean craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Shrinky Dinks
2022-07-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, July 1 – and while supplies last – drop by the library’s Children’s Department and pick up a Grab-and-Go kit that contains all the materials needed to make a Shrinky Dink.
Adult supervision is recommended.
Free, available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Potion Story Hour with Lavish Bath Box
2022-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Hear some witchy stories and take home a fun potion craft with Lavish Bath Box. Meet at The Hub!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Lego Club
2022-07-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-08-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego Club and create whatever you can imagine. Don’t forget to bring your friends!
For ages birth to 12.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Wildcat Story Hour with Marion High School Athletes
2022-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet some of MHS’ best and brightest athletes. Hear them read sports stories and take home a fun Wildcat craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Presents Jason Lindsey - Kids' Pokemon Science at The Hub
2022-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, come learn about the science behind Pokemon!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

End of Summer Reading Swimming Party at The Hub
2022-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come swim at The Hub and bring your reading log for your end-of-summer prize bag!
Registration is required. Sign up in the MCL Children’s Department starting July 6!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Cinderella! Story Hour at Emery Brothers Skating Rink
2022-07-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come hear a great Cinderella Story, then stay to do some roller skating!
A Skating craft will be available to take home!

Story Hour - Fire Fighter
2022-08-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet our local fire fighters from the Marion Fire Department, read stories and take home a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for families with younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
